36.11.414    BIODIVERSITY - RETENTION OF COARSE WOODY DEBRIS

(1) Adequate CWD shall be left on site to facilitate nutrient conservation and cycling, maintenance of biodiversity, wildlife needs, and other considerations.

(2) CWD retention amounts shall be determined at the project level using scientifically accepted technical references as determined by the department.

History: 77-1-202, 77-1-209, 77-5-201, 77-5-204, MCA; IMP, 77-5-116, 77-5-204, 77-5-206, 77-5-207, MCA; NEW, 2003 MAR p. 397, Eff. 3/14/03.